I must have been 12 years old when I got married -

[James Shadle]

because I've been married 36 years (all in a row), today!

Donna and I were young, 18 and 19 not 12 years old.

We have had our share of tough patches, but true love will get you through.
As a result we have been blessed with 2 sons, Aaron Michael and Blake Alexander, 2 daughters (in-law) Elana and Micah and 2 grandsons, Chase Alexander and Dylan James.

For those who haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend being a grandparent!

Donna Lynn Shadle
This as a few years back at Indian Lakes Estates, Artie was just out of the frame photographing Sandhill Cranes.
Notice the fine long lens technique employed by Mrs. Shadle.

[dankearl]

Congratulations to you and Donna, James, and I fully concur with being a grandfather as the best thing in life.

[Marina Scarr]

Huge congrats to you and Donna, James. Maybe you'll share a pic of your lovely wife that isn't hidden behind a lens?

[Randy Stout]

James:

Congrats!

Randy

[Grace Scalzo]

Congrats James and Donna.

[James Shadle]

Huge congrats to you and Donna, James. Maybe you'll share a pic of your lovely wife that isn't hidden behind a lens?

http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ighlight=Donna
Still not facing the camera, but closer. Don't tell her I posted this image.

[Christopher Miller]

Congratulations to you and Donna, James!

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

She's cute James. Congratulations to both of you for surviving the tough patches and not giving up on each other. True love can conquer I believe

[Grady Weed]

I remember when you 2 got married my brother! Pam and I celebrated our 32 second July 10th. Give Donna hug from us.

[James Shadle]

I remember when you 2 got married my brother! Pam and I celebrated our 32 second July 10th. Give Donna hug from us.

At 25 years Pam should have been sainted.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Belated congrats James!! My parents tell me being grandparents is awesome...but I'll hold off a few more years (my oldest of four is 13!)

[Grady Weed]

At 25 years Pam should have been sainted.

She was! She has a thousand year voucher!

[Gavin Slabbert]

Congratulations ... it is not often that I bump into folks that have been married longer than my wife and I.
FWIW, when they wrote the vow "till death us do part" the average lifespan was 35 years :)

[Morkel Erasmus]

Congrats Boss!!!

[John Chardine]

That's a huge milestone James! Fantastic. We are at 35 y this year.

[Hazel Grant]

Congratulations! And yes!!!!! for grandchildren!!!!!!!